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Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH
@rmcarpiano.medsky.social
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Professor, University of California, Riverside School of Public Policy. Public health scientist & sociologist keen on population health & community issues. Sometimes in the news, often for troubling and frustrating topics. Opinions my own. 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 .. more

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Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH @rmcarpiano.medsky.social · Nov 9
Welcome new followers! About me beyond my profile: I post on a range of public health, sociological, & policy topics in my expertise areas (e.g., vaccinations, misinformation, health disparities) & other stuff I find important, intriguing, or fun/funny. Journalists: happy to chat (part of my job).

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Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH @rmcarpiano.medsky.social · 2h
Can you elaborate on that second sentence?

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Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH @rmcarpiano.medsky.social · 3h
Fortunately, seems easy enough.

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Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH @rmcarpiano.medsky.social · 3h
Funny you should ask that. One European food goods company that carried it and ships to North America said they are not shipping to the US at this time.

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Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH @rmcarpiano.medsky.social · 4h
Vaccines, autism, and the CDC. Nice explainer by @enirenberg.bsky.social

The TL, DR part is a terrific summary...

🛟🧪 Medsky sociology polisky health policy 😷
The CDC: A Requiem
Vaccines, autism, and a very simplified look at causal inference.
deplatformdisease.substack.com

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Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH @rmcarpiano.medsky.social · 4h
You're right. In 2020, I naively thought COVID wld suck the wind out of the antivax movement. Maybe we'll see MMR increase in some highly affected counties bc of this year, but general wake-up call I doubt.

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Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH @rmcarpiano.medsky.social · 5h
Totally--and to think all it entails is a condiment I encountered for the first time at a cheap eats place in Paris to dip my fries in. Yummy. But I realize just the fact that I said "Paris" makes it sound "bougie" though it wasn't--found right by the ketchup in the grocery stores there. Oh well.

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Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH @rmcarpiano.medsky.social · 6h
Can't be stressed enough times.

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Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH @rmcarpiano.medsky.social · 6h
Bluesky hive mind: any suggestions on where to find Amora Algerienne sauce in US/Canada? Seems tough--few options that are all pricey. Any other brands in greater circulation in US/CAN (that are also fairly cheap)? I know of Tayeb brand, but Amazon price is silly. Should I just make it myself?

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GOLIKEHELLMACHINE @golikehellmachine.com · 6h
everyone loves to fuck around until they find out that the finding out has a body count.
How life changed in a rural town that lost its clinic after Trump’s megabill, even if the politics haven’t | CNN Politics
As the final hues of autumn linger in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the 200-person community of Churchville, Virginia, is grappling with the loss of its only health clinic.
www.cnn.com

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Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH @rmcarpiano.medsky.social · 6h
Terrific but needs a third word to match the "trio" nature.

After I sent that, I realized I left off egotism along with strife and harmonies.

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Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH @rmcarpiano.medsky.social · 6h
I agree and yes, definitely, regarding Stills.

And is it still "too early" to question what Crosby really contributed other than strife and harmonies?

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Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH @rmcarpiano.medsky.social · 6h
But will they...?

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lukesteuber.com Luke Steuber @lukesteuber.com · 8h
presented without comment
Offit told me that Kennedy is a "liar" and a "terrible human being." I asked him to explain. "It doesn't matter what I say," Offit said. "He thinks the medical journals are in the pocket of the industry, he thinks that the government is in the pocket of the industry, he thinks I'm in the pocket of industry, and he's wrong." Offit continued: "If he has data showing he's right, then fucking publish it. He can't, because he doesn't have those data." I asked Offit if he saw a way to reverse the public's rising distrust in science. "I don't think there is any way to regain that trust other than have the viruses do the education, and the bacteria do the education, and then people will realize they paid way too high a cost," he said.

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Debbie Fearon (she/her) @debbiefearon.medsky.social · 6h
My seasonal PSA:
Cohen/Buckley’s “Hallelujah” is not a Christmas song. 🎄

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Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH @rmcarpiano.medsky.social · 6h
😂

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Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH @rmcarpiano.medsky.social · 6h
And so it begins...

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Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH @rmcarpiano.medsky.social · 6h
An underappreciated booty-shaking masterpiece...
Bang the Drum All Day (2015 Remaster)
YouTube video by Todd Rundgren - Topic
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Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH @rmcarpiano.medsky.social · 7h
Oh right--it's that time of the year again: when we get to see social media trash Love Actually eight ways to Sunday with all sorts of wit and humor.

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Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH @rmcarpiano.medsky.social · 7h
For as much of a masterpiece recording that Bowie's Heroes (the song) is, it is way better an experience with earphones if for no other reason than just the tambourine that comes in at circa 3:55.

The studio techniques used to record it are fascinating, especially Bowie's vocals...
"Heroes" (David Bowie song) - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org

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Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH @rmcarpiano.medsky.social · 8h
(cont'd) And to be clear, I think he is a good guitarist--just not among my favorites.

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Luke Steuber @lukesteuber.com · 8h
presented without comment
Offit told me that Kennedy is a "liar" and a "terrible human being." I asked him to explain. "It doesn't matter what I say," Offit said. "He thinks the medical journals are in the pocket of the industry, he thinks that the government is in the pocket of the industry, he thinks I'm in the pocket of industry, and he's wrong." Offit continued: "If he has data showing he's right, then fucking publish it. He can't, because he doesn't have those data." I asked Offit if he saw a way to reverse the public's rising distrust in science. "I don't think there is any way to regain that trust other than have the viruses do the education, and the bacteria do the education, and then people will realize they paid way too high a cost," he said.

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Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH @rmcarpiano.medsky.social · 8h
That's mostly how I've heard it but also heard a small set diss him as a good guitar player citing that. I admire him more as a songwriter & composer than a guitarist but if you can make a 1 note solo work, deserves respect imo. Saw him live w/Promise of the Real & he more than held his own in jams.

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Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH @rmcarpiano.medsky.social · 8h
Random music thought: Heard Gary Numan's Cars then Neil Young's Cinnamon Girl. Cars often holds 1 note on the synth for a few bars to great effect but Young gets flak for his 1-note guitar solo. But what if Cars had a guitar holding a note that long instead? Is it that different? Bad comparison?

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Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH @rmcarpiano.medsky.social · 9h
Nice overview here by @drjudystone.bsky.social regarding discussions in professional society forums on the current state of affairs for US and global public health...

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Reminders Of What Our Losses From CDC And USAID Mean
With the loss of USAID and much of CDC, our ability to respond to pandemics is at risk. Global health issues are a growing threat.
www.forbes.com

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Bruce Mirken @brucemirken.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 10h
#rfkjr likes to say that he and #hhs are now following "gold standard science." He's lying. https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/washington-watch/118750 #impeachrfkjr
RFK Jr. Says He's Following 'Gold Standard' Science. Here's What to Know.
Scientists say they are often doing just the opposite
www.medpagetoday.com

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Camille A. Clare MD MPH @cclaremdmph.bsky.social · 10h
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t... #IDsky TDAP vaccination for pregnant persons on starting at 27 0/7 weeks of pregnancy is recommended www.acog.org/clinical/cli... #getvaccinated #obskyn #obgynsky
Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough • Kentucky Lantern
A third unvaccinated infant in Kentucky has died of pertussis as public health officials urge Kentuckians to get vaccinated against the disease.
kentuckylantern.com

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Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH @rmcarpiano.medsky.social · 12h
(cont'd) After his harping on this for ages, I now wonder how much his efforts on this even pre-FDA are more abt him showing sci community he was right vs. some motivation to save lives. With all he's shown abt himself, seems like that type: "2+2=5 & I'll show you one day that you had it all wrong!"

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Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH @rmcarpiano.medsky.social · 12h
Maybe it's me, but at this point any mention of VAERS and Hoeg out of this crew are red flag words after so long.

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 12h
It's not great that a student can turn in a bad essay but vaguely point to the Bible and religious beliefs as an excuse for not following the actual assignment and terrible writing. That's not what college is supposed to be.

The professor did nothing wrong but she was pulled off the course anyways.
A formal statement from the University of Oklahoma appears on a white background with red accents. The text explains that the university is reviewing a student’s concern about grading and religious freedom. It states that college leaders contacted the student promptly, conducted a formal grade appeals process, and ensured no academic harm occurred. It also notes that the student filed a claim of illegal discrimination based on religious beliefs, which triggered a university review process. The graduate student instructor was placed on administrative leave, and a full-time professor assumed teaching duties for the rest of the semester. The statement reaffirms OU’s commitment to fairness, respect, and protecting students’ rights to express sincerely held religious beliefs. At the bottom is the University of Oklahoma logo.

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Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH @rmcarpiano.medsky.social · 12h
Seems to gel w/everything else we've seen from him publicly over the many yrs he's been hustling for attn-seeking and to be a brand. Doesn't surprise me if he consulted no one nor if acting on prior approval. But if the fmr, always struck me as the type who thinks he's the smartest one in the room.

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Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH @rmcarpiano.medsky.social · 1d
"With the news that the administration plans to link the COVID vaccine to child deaths using data from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), it’s worth revisiting how we actually detect whether a vaccine is causing harm."

Excellent explainer from @drjenndowd.bsky.social from 9/2025😷🛟🧪
When “Stuff Happens” After Vaccination
How scientists separate coincidence from true side effects
jenndowd.substack.com